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Healthy Plate Cookoff

Event Date:

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Watch My AAPI Plate video, a collaboration between the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The video features a healthy-cooking demonstration by White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Chef Ming Tsai, who show that preparing Asian American and Pacific Islander dishes can be both healthy and traditional.

This popular cook-off showcases cuisine prepared by Culinary Job Training students at the D.C. Central Kitchen. Working in teams, students will makeover global recipes to ensure that takes on old favorites reflect the MyPlate icon. The challenge is to come as close as possible to creating a healthy and balanced meal, while also focusing on taste and presentation. All teams will receive recognition for participating in this learning opportunity.